But it’s another set of taxes that is getting even more attention – what some are calling a “tourism tax.” Commissioners are considering implementing both a hotel occupancy tax and a rental car tax. While both the City of Austin and the state currently tax visitors, Travis County does not.

Today’s meeting starts at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom.

UT Wants to Help Students Pass Introductory Classes

University of Texas at Austin students are back in class and settling into the fall semester. For many of those students, their schedule includes introductory courses. And, unfortunately, many of them may struggle with those classes.

UT is confronting the problem with the Course Transformation Program (CTP). The program aims to increase success in classes by adding more educational technology and added online features to the curriculum.

The program has already been implemented in several introductory science courses, now its being added to English and economics.

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